January – March, 2010
Please call (915) 532-1707 x 27 for more information
Please call (915) 532-1707 x 16 to register or visit
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For Adults 15 and over (unless otherwise noted)
Saturdays, January 9 - February 13
Acrylic Painting, 9:30am-12:30pm
Instructor: Wayne Huber
Cost: $47.00 for Museum Members/$59.00 for non-members
Students will learn the elements of design and composition to create still life paintings. The instructor will provide techniques that utilize the qualities of acrylic paint to render effects similar to both watercolor and oil paint. Beginning and intermediate students are welcome. Instructor will provide a supply list if needed.
Beginning Portrait Painting, 9:30am-12:30pm
Instructor: Nestor Valencia
Cost: $47.00 for Museum Members/$59.00 for non-members
Masterworks from the Museum’s own Kress collection will be the inspiration for the class. Students will learn the principles of using oil-based paints and explore techniques using color value and design. On occasion, live models will be used for subject matter.
Painting with Printmaking: Art of Collagraphy, 1:30-4:00pm
Instructor: Oscar Moya
Cost: $47.00 for Museum Members/$59.00 for non-members
Collagraphy is a printmaking process in which materials are applied to a rigid surface such as cardboard or wood. The resulting print is a collagraph, and may incorporate found objects, drawing, painting, and/or relief techniques. Students will learn to make their own collagraph plate and use a printmaking press. At the end of the course, students will have completed their own unique edition of ten or more collagraph prints.
Watercolor Painting, 1:30-4:00pm
Instructor: Ron Fritsch
Cost: $47.00 for Museum Members/$59.00 for non-members
In this beginning and intermediate class, students will focus on principles of design, color, composition and technique. Desired effects will be achieved through proper use of tools and paint. Classes will be held outdoors when weather permits, and supply list will be provided by instructor.
Sundays, January 10 - February 14
Drawing Fundamentals, 1:30-4:00pm
Instructor: Manny Guerra
Cost: $47.00 for Museum Members/$59.00 for non-members
This class will be geared toward beginning artists, and those who would like to improve their drawing skills. Subject matter will cover drawing from the still life, shapes, shadows and organic forms. Students will learn techniques using pencil and charcoal as the medium.
Thursdays, January 7 - February 11
Clay Explorations, 6:00-8:30pm
Instructor: Michelle Murphy
Cost: $54.00 for Museum Members/$68.00 for non-members
Students will explore the creative possibilities of clay using the methods of pinch, coil, slab and wheel-throwing. Products at the end will include imaginative, practical and whimsical items.
Life Drawing, 5:30-8:30pm
Self-guided
Sessions continue through the end of March
Cost: $5.00 per session for Museum Members/$10.00 per session for non-members
For students ages 18 years old and up. Students will practice life drawing skills in this self-guided, self-paced class. Easels, paper, pencils, charcoal and pastels will be provided or you may bring your own drawing supplies. Beginning and advanced students welcome. Please be advised: live nude models are the focus of this drawing class. No visitors allowed, and no photography of any kind permitted. Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. Price is per session.
Sunday Workshops
February 21 & 28
Retablo Painting - Part 1 & 2, 12:30-4:30pm
Instructor: Isadora Stowe
Cost: $60.00 for Museum Members/$76.00 for non-members
Students will learn the elements of design and composition in drawing and painting to produce one-of-a-kind retablos. Inspiration for personal retablos will be taken from the borders that exist within us as well as those in the physical environment. Beginning and intermediate students are welcome.
Saturday Workshops
March 6 and 13
Drawing and Prints - Part 1 & 2, 9:30am-2:00pm
Instructor: Ouida Touchon
Cost: $60.00 for Museum Members/$76.00 for non-members
Students will explore the art of printmaking in a two-day studio workshop. Through use of compositional elements such as stenciling, easy-cut carved plates, digital transfers and chin colle collage, students will create one-of-a-kind handprints to take home.
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